Who we are
We are a small practice, based in Gloucestershire, but working online with people all over the UK.
Why work with a Clinical Psychologist?
Working with a Clinical Psychologist offers a safe, evidence-based and collaborative space to understand yourself more deeply and make meaningful changes. Clinical Psychologists are highly trained in assessing, formulating, and treating a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental difficulties. They draw on a broad knowledge of psychological theories and therapies, tailoring approaches to suit your unique needs, goals, and circumstances. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, trauma, or adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis, a Clinical Psychologist can help you make sense of your experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and build lasting resilience.
Meet the team:
Dr Sarah Whitson – Clinical Psychologist
Sarah qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2017. Since then, she has worked extensively with adults and older adults across mental health and physical health services, with particular experience in brain injury, stroke, and neurology settings. She is skilled in supporting people with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and brings strong neuropsychology knowledge to her work. This allows her to offer a deeper understanding of how thoughts, emotions, physical health, brain health, and cognitive difficulties interact to influence wellbeing. Sarah has recently completed additional training in Clinical Neuropsychology and ADHD assessment.
Sarah has a particular interest in supporting women who experience ADHD-related difficulties, especially where symptoms become more noticeable or challenging during key life transitions such as the postpartum period and peri-menopause. She recognises how hormonal changes, identity shifts, caring responsibilities, and increased cognitive and emotional demands can interact with neurodivergent traits, often leading to overwhelm, burnout, or reduced self-confidence. Her approach is informed, validating, and grounded in both clinical evidence and real-world experience.
Sarah provides personalised assessment and therapy to help people better understand themselves, their difficulties, and the impact of their life experiences, while developing practical tools to support change, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. She aims to create a space that is safe, accepting, and compassionate. Sarah is passionate about supporting people to move towards their goals and improve their quality of life. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), EMDR, mindfulness, and neuropsychological support.
Qualifications and Accreditation:
- BSc Psychology, University of Cardiff, 2006
- PGDip Psychological Research Methods, The Open University, 2011
- MPhil Medical Sciences, University of Cambridge, 2013
- PsychD Clinical Psychology, University of Surrey, 2017
- PGDip Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Glasgow, 2025
Additional training completed in ACT, CFT, EMDR, and ADHD diagnosis and psychosocial skills training.
